Description: Leonardo Nierman, Mexican (born 1932) 1964 Oil on Masonite, "Barcos Pesqueros-Fishing Boats". Signed and dated lower left. Good condition. Measures 24" H, 31-1/2" W; frame measures 31-1/2" H, 39-1/2" W. The book "Leonardo Nierman" autographed by the artist and dated 1966 which includes this work to accompany this lot

Having studied the violin from a young age, Mexican artist Leonardo Nierman’’’’s works often reference the rhythms and harmonies he believes intersects all art forms. “Untitled (Love)” finds movements within the rigid onyx stone, creating an abstracted form reminiscent of a flame rising upwards. Both smooth and fluid, this sculpture seems to float on its marble base with a sense of weightlessness.
Leonardo Nierman (Mexican, b. 1932)
Born in Mexico City, Leonardo Nierman originally began a career in music, attending the National Conservatory of Music of Mexico. After giving up the violin, music has continued to play a significant role in Nierman’’’’s art, reproducing rhythm and harmony within his paintings and sculptures. Best known for his abstract landscape paintings, Nierman’’’’s works are full of color and movement. His works can be found in the collections of the Museum of Modern Art, Mexico City; the Art Institute of Chicago; Vatican Museum of Contemporary Art & Vatican Gardens, Rome; and the Museum of Modern Art in Latin American, Washington, DC.
Condition
In overall good condition.
Leonardo Nierman, ‘Untitled (Love)’’, Onyx Stone, c. 1970
Onyx stone on marble base
Mexico, circa 1970
Leonardo Nierman (b. 1932) – Mexican sculptor and painter
Incised signature on base ‘nierman’’’’
Dimensions (height): 27 in. (68.6 cm.)
Very good condition

Modern, Contemporary + Latin American Art Property of various owners
Leonardo Nierman (Mexican, born 1932)
Lava, 1963
signed and dated 'Nierman 63' (lower left)
acrylic on masonite
15 3/4 x 23 3/4in.
Footnotes
Provenance
Acquired from the artist by the previous owners in 1963.
By descent from the above to the present owner.